Gutsy Learning Series
The Gutsy Learning Series (GLS) offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Canada’s leading experts in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Whether you're living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis—or supporting someone who is—you’ll connect with top researchers and healthcare providers as they explore key topics in a virtual setting.
Upcoming Webinars
Managing Symptoms in IBD
Join Dr. Seth Shaffer and patient advocate Bronwyn Taylor for a deep dive into managing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis symptoms. Hear about common inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms including bleeding and fatigue, and learn helpful tips to support symptom management during flares and throughout your IBD journey.
Attendees will also hear Bronwyn share her lived experience with Crohn’s disease, navigating chronic pain, surgery, self-advocacy, and the emotional impacts of living with a chronic illness.
Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm ET
Register Now!
Expert Speaker
Dr. Seth Shaffer
Gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor, Medicine
University of Manitoba
Dr. Seth Shaffer completed medical school at the University of Manitoba. He then went to Queen’s University for Internal Medicine and returned to Winnipeg to specialize in gastroenterology. He then completed a fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the University of Chicago, while also obtaining a Master’s in Public Health Sciences, with an interest in health economics.
Dr. Shaffer then returned to the University of Manitoba in 2020 as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and is currently practicing as a gastroenterologist at the Health Sciences Center. He is also a member of the University of Manitoba IBD Clinical and Research Centre. His research focuses on understanding the causes and clinical management of persons with IBD, and the economic impact of caring for patients with IBD.
Lived Experience Speaker
Bronwyn Taylor
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Professional Art Therapist
Vancouver, British Columbia
Bronwyn Taylor is a Vancouver-based mental health practitioner, patient advocate, and community mentor who has been navigating life with Crohn’s disease since her formal diagnosis in 2024. She has lived experience managing complex chronic pain, navigating unexpected surgery, and developing her inner health advocate.
She is a recent Master of Clinical Counselling & Art Therapy graduate with a passion for transforming her personal challenges into support for others. In her work, she emphasizes the vital role of self-advocacy, holistic pain management strategies, and the power of open dialogue around chronic illness and invisible disabilities, as well as the emotional and mental impacts of both.
Event Details
This event will be offered in English, with live simultaneous interpretation in French.
Submit your questions ahead of time when you register or ask them during the session.
Can't join us? Register anyway and we'll send you a link to the recording!
Past Webinars and Videos
Missed a session? Catch up anytime! All GLS webinars are recorded and available for on-demand viewing on our Past Webinars and Videos Page.
Explore topics including:
- Medications and emerging treatments
- Diet and nutrition
- Flare and symptom management
- Mental health and wellbeing
- And more
Have Questions?
For more information and support, contact us at learn@crohnsandcolitis.ca.
The Gutsy Learning Series (GLS) webinars could not occur without the support of our generous sponsors: